HICKORY, NC – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is going green. Sheriff David Huffman is taking a close look at two models of electric cars for his deputies to use while patrolling at Catawba Valley Community College East

CINCINNATI – First Vehicle Services fleet technician Doug Skelly, from the City of Pittsburgh, was awarded First Prize in the Safety and Environmental category at the SuperTech2008 competition in Nashville, Tenn.

TORRANCE, CA - Calling all public sector fleets! Do you have experience or expertise on a topic of interest and the desire to help educate your peers? Do you know a fleet manager who can offer expert tips or best practices on such topics as dealing with reducing fuel costs, “greening” a fleet, technician shortages, etc.?

LENEXA, KS – John Deere announced two new utility tractor product lines, the 5 Series and 6D Series, aimed at government maintenance fleets, commercial operators, and agriculture and ranch applications.

WENDELL, NC – KIOTI has expanded their compact tractor line with the addition of the DK75. The DK75 was designed for use by farmers, landscapers, light construction contractors, utility workers, and estate owners.

ELGIN, IL – Elgin Sweeper, a manufacturer of street sweepers, has introduced a version of the Pelican three-wheel broom sweeper that may be powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

WEST FARGO, ND – Bobcat introduces the Toolcat 5610, a new model in the company’s line of utility work machines, featuring a three-point hitch and hydraulic power take off (PTO) for rear implements and the ability to run more than 40 front-mounted Bobcat attachments.

FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of $240,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for a project to curb dangerous diesel emissions from highway construction equipment.